Face

I read an interesting article yesterday in the Wall Street Journal discussing an increase in plastic surgery among men. The statistical evidence shows a 2% (or 1.1 million*) rise from last year. The more popular procedures consisted of: face lifts – 14%, liposuction 7%, and eyelid surgery at 15%. Even young men between the ages of 13 and [...]

By Dr. Josh Zeichner for Men’s Life Today The drug store soap aisle can literally contain hundreds of options, but do you even need different cleansers for your face and body? The answer is yes. True soaps often contain harsh detergents and an alkaline pH, which can effectively remove dirt and oil from your body, [...]

Ever taken a look in the mirror and noticed your nose and forehead reflecting entirely too much light? Yeah, it’s called the “shiny face”, and you’ve been hit with a bad case of it! But hey, we’ve all fallen victim! As the weather warms, our bodies naturally begin to produce more oil from our sweat glands. So, it [...]

Have you ever had a rash or other skin irritation that didn’t hang around long enough for you to find out why you had it in the first place? Well, it might have something to do with what you’re eating too much or not enough of. Did you know that 60 percent of our immune system is housed in our [...]

Well, it’s definitely not the be-all-and-end-all of your grooming regimen, but it can aid in improving and maintaining your appearance for the long term. I like to compare the benefits of wearing eye cream to stretching; you don’t know the benefits of doing it daily until you wake up one morning and can’t tie your shoes! [...]

Many of us tend to hibernate in our homes all winter long, making our sun exposure pretty limited. So, with the first sign of longer sunny days, comes the call for a daily moisturizer upgrade. Here are a few that not only moisturize but protect! Daily Moisture Defense w/ SPF 15 (Malin + Goetz) SPF 15 [...]

As I’m sure you know, I try out a lot of products. And it’s safe to say that I’m well aware of the fact that trying different brands at the same time could sometimes be a bad idea! But last week I pushed that envelope, and successfully re-learned a not-so-pleasant old lesson. I figured, hey, [...]

By Dr. Josh Zeichner for Men’s Life Today When it comes to washing your face and treating skin problems, I always tell my patients that more is not necessarily better! While dermatologists have yet to agree on the ideal number of times to wash your face, I find that most recommend washing between one and [...]

Yes, I know a nightcap is a “sometimes” much needed drink before bed… But,  you know our faces need a much needed drink from time to time as well. Especially, since the cold air has apparently no interest in leaving any time soon. So let’s make a toast to an Australian night cream that gets [...]

If you’re battling skin that’s not your definition of perfect, you can help rebuild it by making changes to the way you eat, and how you care for it. Since digestion and diet have a direct effect on skin behavior, target your daily diet first. Once you’ve identified the foods that are contributing to less than ideal skin, eliminate [...]